The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

to be anywhere but here. His awkward state had me biting my bottom lip to stop from smiling

Finally I can manage

and sat down beside me, turning his body in a way to face me. His hand reached out to hold my arm

tell you everything. Promise to not look at me any differently. I may come out a bit creepy but I swear I had no bad

his hand that held my

to ignore that feeling and lift my gaze to

nod, reassuring him that I would not

gives me a crooked awkward smile and

a fiery blush that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just

just something with the way you looked that day that made me want to capture it. I kept that photo ever since.

his neck and looked away from me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring at you. It brought me comfort in jail and during those bad times. It gave

stared at the side of his face. He was embarrassed to look

know that knowing that I brought comfort and hope to him

to see him squirm and decided to

even more.

I was making Aiden squirm wasn’t a bad

“I think I remember that outfit I wore. It was my birthday and someone threw the cupcake Mila made for me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that said stalker

than it was seconds ago. He looked ready to crawl

bottom lip and continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was a

stalker is a bit of a stretch baby….I was simply checking to see if you were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.” He shrugged trying to sound

if I was okay after causing my somber

me, only stated at me from afar

keep the bully appearance baby. I couldn’t

have to be a bully at all.” I shook my head in

cupcake.”I pouted.

chin. “I was

that even a question? You were

ease up on this old guy would you? I was

has only been a few years and you’re not even that

off the bed. “Okay, wait here, I’ll be right back.” He said and lifted